Shifting Sands: Employer responsibility during the cost of living crisis

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Long-term sickness has hits record as workers face painful Groundhog Day on pay

The Work Foundation respond to the Labour market overview May 2023 released by the Office for National Statistics

An Unfair Business

The UK may be experiencing record levels of employment, but for millions work remains insecure, poorly paid and unsustainable. Ben Harrison, Director of Lancaster University’s Work Foundation discusses why their mission is as important today as it was 100 years ago, and how at Lancaster we’re pushing for positive changes in employment policy and practice.

Workers see wages fall in real terms for the 15th consecutive month

The Work Foundation respond to the Labour market overview April 2023 released by the Office for National Statistics

Childcare measures welcome but will not enable parents to return to work this year and sanctions likely to backfire

The Work Foundation respond to the Chancellor's Spring Budget 2023

Government facing tough choices with many workers poorer than a year ago

The Work Foundation respond to the Labour market overview March 2023 released by the Office for National Statistics.

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Only two in five British businesses have introduced support to help staff with the rising cost of living as many see operating costs rise

New research from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals 66% of senior business leaders agree that employers have a ‘substantial role’ to play in supporting staff through the rising cost of living, but only 40% have introduced new support measures since the start of 2022.

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